Actors dressed in 1866 2nd U.S. Artillery uniforms fire a Civil War era replica cannon on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 8, 2013. Zach Chapman performs the rammer duties before firing.

Actors dressed in 1866 2nd U.S. Artillery uniforms fire a Civil War era replica cannon on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 8, 2013. Zach Chapman performs the rammer duties before firing.

Women dressed in pioneer clothing walk near where actors dressed in 1866 2nd U.S. Artillery uniforms fire a Civil War era replica cannon on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 8, 2013.

Women dressed in pioneer clothing walk near where actors dressed in 1866 2nd U.S. Artillery uniforms fire a Civil War era replica cannon on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 8, 2013.

Members of the Hula Halau Ohana Elikapeka dance group recruit spectators to dance in the last number on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 8, 2013. Costumed dancers from the left are Moana Lipa Zeny Monroe and Kahele Cheyenne. less

Members of the Hula Halau Ohana Elikapeka dance group recruit spectators to dance in the last number on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 8, 2013. Costumed dancers from the left are Moana ... more

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Actors dressed in 1866 2nd U.S. Artillery uniforms ready their equipment before firing a Civil War era replica cannon on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 8, 2013.

Actors dressed in 1866 2nd U.S. Artillery uniforms ready their equipment before firing a Civil War era replica cannon on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 8, 2013.

Erich Bauch displays his collection of antique gambling equipment, part of the Crossroads of Texas Living History Association's show, as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013. less

Erich Bauch displays his collection of antique gambling equipment, part of the Crossroads of Texas Living History Association's show, as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of ... more

Erich Bauch reveals a replica of an early card set with no numbers as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

Erich Bauch reveals a replica of an early card set with no numbers as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

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Anna Fyfe has her sash fixed by Sherry Spurlock (left) and mother, Elizabeth Fyffe as the Bluebonnet Scottish Country Dancers prepare for the opening parade for the Texas Folklife Festival which opened on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013. less

Anna Fyfe has her sash fixed by Sherry Spurlock (left) and mother, Elizabeth Fyffe as the Bluebonnet Scottish Country Dancers prepare for the opening parade for the Texas Folklife Festival which opened on the ... more

Vietnamese Community members Loe-Nguyen (from left), Amalia Tran and Tam Tran hold the Vietnamese flag as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

Vietnamese Community members Loe-Nguyen (from left), Amalia Tran and Tam Tran hold the Vietnamese flag as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

Isaac Cardenas, with the American Indians of Texas at Spanish Colonial Missions chants as he walks in parade as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013. less

Isaac Cardenas, with the American Indians of Texas at Spanish Colonial Missions chants as he walks in parade as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, ... more

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A gypsy couple stop to take pictures of the parade as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

A gypsy couple stop to take pictures of the parade as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

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Peruvian Dance Group members Astrid Sotomayor (from left), Alexandra Paredes and Stephanie Alvarado get together after the opening parade as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013. less

Peruvian Dance Group members Astrid Sotomayor (from left), Alexandra Paredes and Stephanie Alvarado get together after the opening parade as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of ... more

David Tran, in a Vietnamese Military officer's uniform ,gets a picture made with Isaac Cardenas wight he American Indians of Texas as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013. less

David Tran, in a Vietnamese Military officer's uniform ,gets a picture made with Isaac Cardenas wight he American Indians of Texas as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan ... more

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Maria Le operates her video camera while the Vietnamese Community representatives parade as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

Maria Le operates her video camera while the Vietnamese Community representatives parade as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

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Leotus Vasquez puts his foot into the effort of sawing a tree stump with his dad Javier Vasquez and friend Jarod Wilson as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013. less

Leotus Vasquez puts his foot into the effort of sawing a tree stump with his dad Javier Vasquez and friend Jarod Wilson as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on ... more

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Hawk Hunter opens up the Saloon display for the South Texas Gunfighters as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

Hawk Hunter opens up the Saloon display for the South Texas Gunfighters as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

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Rita Rice demonstrates a procedure called bobbin lace while Russell Rice settles in for the evening as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013. They are with the 173rd New York State Volunteer Infantry displaying in several tents. less

Rita Rice demonstrates a procedure called bobbin lace while Russell Rice settles in for the evening as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013. They ... more

Hawk Hunter of the South Texas Gunfighters looks back at parents of Jack Bartlett who he put in jail as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

Hawk Hunter of the South Texas Gunfighters looks back at parents of Jack Bartlett who he put in jail as the Texas Folklife Festival opens on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on June 7, 2013.

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